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The No. 1 Song On August 23, 1999 Sounds Even Catchier Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

On August 23, 1999, Christina Aguilera had her first No. 1 hit with this wishful song that stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks.

Quote Of The Day By Daryl Hall: 'I Have Never Had A Helping Hand In My Career, Outside Of ...'

staff@grunge.com (Kieran Fisher) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Daryl Hall has had great success both with Hall & Oates and as a solo artist, yet he's faced plenty of scrutiny from the media over his long career.

The No. 1 Song On August 22, 1998 Sounds Even Fresher Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

In the summer of 1998, two major R&B stars took false rumors of a feud and turned them into chart-topping rocket fuel, creating a hit for the ages.

Quote Of The Day By Debbie Harry: 'If I'd Been My Parents, I Wouldn't Have Thought ...'

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Debbie Harry's success was a long time coming and not something the frontwoman - much different than her stage character would suggest - could've predicted.

The No. 1 Song On August 20, 1996 Sounds Even More Danceable Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Back on August 20, 1996, this danceable song by Los del Rio and remixed by the Bayside Boys was No. 1 on the charts. You probably still know the moves today.

The No. 1 Song On August 19, 1995 Sounds Even More Chill Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

TLC's longest-running No. 1 hit was at the top of the Billboard chart on August 19, 1995. The cautionary song about beautiful things sounds even more chill now.

The No. 1 Song On August 18, 1994 Sounds Even Sweeter Today

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

A surprise hit for an unsigned artist became one of the songs of the summer in 1994, and its searingly honest heartache still carries plenty of punch.

The No. 1 Song On August 17, 1993 Sounds Even More Charming Today

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

On August 17, 1993, a cover song by UB40 dominated the airwaves, sitting at No. 1 for a whopping seven weeks. Today, it sounds even more charming.

The No. 1 Song On August 16, 1992 Sounds Even More Nostalgic Today

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

With gorgeous doo-wop harmonies and slick hip-hop production, the No. 1 song from August 16, 1992 is a timeless, nostalgic classic.

The No. 1 Song On August 15, 1991 Sounds Even More Devoted Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

The No. 1 song on August 15, 1991 was part of a movie soundtrack, reflecting the relationship between the titular rogue and his love.

The No. 1 Song On August 14, 1990 Sounds Even More Adoring Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000

This breakthrough hit from one of the most astonishing singer-songwriters to come from the '90s entreats us all to adore ourselves, regardless of our woes.

The Best-Selling US Album Of The Past 35 Years Celebrates Its Anniversary Today

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0000

On August 12, 1991, one of the most famous heavy metal bands in history released an album that would eventually go double-diamond, and it's all-American.

Unsung Female Heroes Of '90s Hard Rock

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0000

L7, Babes in Toyland, and the Lunachicks are a few of the all-female acts who helped spin hard rock, metal, and punk in new directions in the 1990s.

The 5 Best Stevie Nicks Songs For Getting Over A Breakup

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Stevie Nicks is no stranger to heartache, and she's dropped a collection of fiery songs tailor-made for listeners in need of support while navigating break-ups.

5 Nearly Perfect Patti Smith Songs That Deserve A New Generation Of Fans

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Patti Smith's body of work is full of classics that deserve to be remembered, embraced, and studied by a new generation of listeners

The Former Studio Janitor Behind Some Of The Most Iconic '90s Hits

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0000

He had to clean toilets, but he also got to spend time learning at the studio where he worked as a janitor. Here's how that job shaped Trent Reznor's '90s hits.

5 Prog Rock Bands Who Went Mainstream With A Pop Hit

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0000

No matter how many times prog rock is left for dead and then brought back to life, it always manages to score some hits along the way.

The 5 Best Songs With Epic Drum Solos At The Beginning

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0000

When drum solos fall short, they become meandering, pointless bathroom breaks. With so much at stake, it becomes all the gutsier to put a drum solo out front.

Quote Of The Day By Stevie Nicks: 'We Have To Walk In With A Big Attitude ...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Stevie Nicks' journey from obscurity to rock goddess came during a time when women's contributions to rock music were generally sidelined.

The 1998 Song Sheryl Crow Will Never Tire Of Singing Isn't Her Biggest Hit

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0000

"All I Wanna Do" is Sheryl Crow's biggest hit to date, but the song she's most proud of is a 1998 track that barely cracked the Top 20.